Repairing the Father-Daughter Disconnect
Five Principles That Build Engagement and Trust on Both Sides
By Cara Brendler - Bridging the gap between fathers and daughters is one of the great challenges for family therapists. The most familiar dynamic we see is estrangement: fathers and daughters orbiting in separate worlds, each invisible to the other. Here are five approaches that I’ve developed and used throughout the years that have proven to be effective in many situations like this.
Daily Blog
In Consultation
From Estrangement to Engagement
Helping Fathers and Daughters Connect
Magazine Article
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Repairing the Father-Daughter Disconnect
Five Principles That Build Engagement and Trust on Both Sides
By Cara Brendler - Bridging the gap between fathers and daughters is one of the great challenges for family therapists. The most familiar dynamic we see is estrangement: fathers and daughters orbiting in separate worlds, each invisible to the other. Here are five approaches that I’ve developed and used throughout the years that have proven to be effective in many situations like this.
Daily Blog
Page 1 of 1
In Consultation
From Estrangement to Engagement
Helping Fathers and Daughters Connect
Magazine Article
Page 1 of 1
Cara Brendler, L.C.S.W., is on the faculty of the Minuchin Center for the Family. She specializes in working with families, couples, adolescents, and young adults, and has expertise in women’s issues.
